PPA2 Human
Description
PPA2 is fused to a 23 amino acid His-tag at N-terminus & purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Product Specs
Product Science Overview
Pyrophosphatase-2 (PPA2) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in cellular metabolism by hydrolyzing inorganic pyrophosphate (PPi) into two orthophosphate molecules. This reaction is essential for various biochemical processes, including nucleotide synthesis, protein synthesis, and energy metabolism. The human recombinant form of PPA2 is produced using recombinant DNA technology, which allows for the expression of the enzyme in a host organism, typically bacteria or yeast.
PPA2 is a mitochondrial enzyme that is encoded by the PPA2 gene. The enzyme is highly conserved across different species, indicating its fundamental role in cellular processes. The primary function of PPA2 is to maintain the balance of inorganic pyrophosphate within the cell. By hydrolyzing PPi, PPA2 prevents the accumulation of this molecule, which can be inhibitory to various biosynthetic reactions.
The enzyme’s activity is crucial for the proper functioning of metabolic pathways, including the synthesis of nucleotides and proteins. In the absence of PPA2 activity, cells can experience an imbalance in PPi levels, leading to metabolic dysregulation and potential cellular damage.
Mutations in the PPA2 gene have been associated with severe clinical outcomes, including sudden cardiac death. Research has shown that biallelic hypomorphic variants in PPA2 can lead to mitochondrial dysfunction, resulting in conditions such as sudden cardiac failure and progressive neurological disease . These findings highlight the importance of PPA2 in maintaining cellular homeostasis and its potential role in disease pathogenesis.
The production of human recombinant PPA2 involves the insertion of the human PPA2 gene into a suitable expression vector, which is then introduced into a host organism. The host organism, often a strain of Escherichia coli or Saccharomyces cerevisiae, expresses the PPA2 enzyme, which can then be purified for research or therapeutic use.
Recombinant PPA2 is used in various biochemical assays to study its activity and regulation. These assays help in understanding the enzyme’s role in cellular metabolism and its potential as a therapeutic target for diseases associated with PPA2 dysfunction.
